- Pune experienced its hottest January day in 16 years on Saturday, with temperatures soaring to 34.6°C.
- This unseasonably warm weather is being attributed to an anticyclonic circulation over central India, suppressing cloud formation and driving up temperatures.
- Residents of Pune are struggling to adapt to the heat, with many resorting to using fans and air conditioners in January.
- Other parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Ratnagiri, are also experiencing higher-than-normal temperatures.
- The warmth is not limited to Maharashtra, as cities in north India like Delhi and Chandigarh are reporting above-average temperatures as well.
- Independent forecasters have noted that January 2025 is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record, with minimal cooling across the Deccan interior regions.
- The outlook for the Republic Day weekend in Maharashtra is continued heat, with temperatures expected to remain in the range of 33°C to 35°C until January 29.
- Experts and residents are preparing for continued unseasonable warmth in the coming days, as unusual climatic shifts persist this winter.
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